How to travel from Seattle to Sacramento, United States of America

The distance between Seattle and Sacramento is around 632 miles (1,016km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Seattle to Sacramento by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Seattle (SEA) to Sacramento (SMF).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $195
Operated by

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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Bus

Take the bus to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E then Portland and then to Sacramento.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $95
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Sacramento.

  • Duration20h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $100
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Drive

Drive to Sacramento.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Distance752 miles (1,211km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seattle and Sacramento

There are several options for getting from Seattle to Sacramento by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $95 and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $195.

The distance between Seattle and Sacramento is around 632 miles (1,016km).

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Seattle and Sacramento by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seattle to Sacramento is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx $195.

The cheapest way to travel between Seattle and Sacramento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $95 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seattle and Sacramento. It typically takes around 20h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Seattle and Sacramento with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 20h 40m.

Amtrak run train services between Seattle and Sacramento. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 20h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seattle and Sacramento. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seattle to Sacramento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E, Portland and Portland. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

Sound Transit, Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Seattle and Sacramento. Buses run once daily and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Seattle and Sacramento. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and arrive at Sacramento (SMF). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Seattle and Sacramento with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines and Delta fly between Seattle and Sacramento. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and and arrive into Sacramento (SMF). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.

The flight from Seattle to Sacramento typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and and arrive into Sacramento (SMF).

The closest major airport to Sacramento is Sacramento International Airport (SMF) (SMF) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Sacramento. Stockton Airport (SCK) (SCK) and Buchanan Field (CCR) (CCR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Seattle and Sacramento. The distance is around 752 miles (1,211km) by road and it will take around 12h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seattle to Sacramento is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around $195.

How do I get from Seattle to Sacramento

Compare travel optionsbetween Seattle and Sacramento

Transport options from Seattle to Sacramento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
$195
every 30 mins1,016km (632 miles)
Bus
17hrs
$95
once daily1,268km (788 miles)
Train
20h 40m
$100
twice daily1,313km (816 miles)
Drive
12h 55m
$75
on demand1,211km (752 miles)

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Airports near Sacramento

The following major airports near Sacramento offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SMF
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from Sacramento
SCK
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49 miles (80km) from Sacramento
CCR
Buchanan Field (CCR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51 miles (82km) from Sacramento